Abstract
A case of startle epilepsy, induced by an unexpected touch on the left shoulder of a 3.5 year old boy, was investigated. The startle epilepsy manifestated as an atonic drop attack. Neurological examination revealed a mild hemiparesis on the left side. Computed tomography (CT) scanning demonstrated an enhancement over the right parietofrontal region, suggesting a hemangioma. Interictal electroencephalography (EEG) showed diffuse slowing an asymmetry of background activities with lower amplitude over the right centro-parieto-temporal region. The ictal EEG showed a paroxysmal bilaterally synchronized high amplitude single spike followed by a few slow waves lasting about one second over the bilateral centro-parieto-temporal regions. The seizure resisted anticonvulsant therapy and no significant responses were observed despite the use of combined therapy with valproic acid, phenytoin, primidone and clonazepam.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 270-273 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Chinese Medical Journal (Taipei) |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1995 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- drop attack
- startle epilepsy
- tactile stimuli
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine